SWS has successfully docked two newbuild vessels, underscoring its efficient production scheduling and capability to handle concurrent complex projects. The keel-laying ceremony for the 10,800-ceu Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) H1610 for Canada's Seaspan and the 7,000 TEU container ship H1354 for Taiwan's&nb...
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), under China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), has marked the successful conclusion of its "14th Five-Year Plan" period with a historic production achievement.On December 16, the 9,000-ceu Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) H1608 and the 7,000 TEU container ship H...
SWS has demonstrated its efficient dock scheduling and execution capability with the completion of two key production milestones at dry dock No. 2 within consecutive days.On December 14, the 114,000 dwt Aframax product tanker H1456, built for Turkey’s YASA Shipping, was launched. This marked the eighth batch launching operation&nbs...
SWS has been recognized as one of Shanghai’s leading innovators, earning a place on both the “2025 Shanghai Core Technology Enterprises TOP 100” and the “Intellectual Property TOP 50” lists. The dual honors were announced at the “Charting a New Chapter for Industry, Forging a New Engine for the Future” sub-forum of...
SWS concluded a remarkable year with a standout presence at Marintec China 2025, reinforcing its position as a global leader in shipbuilding innovation and execution.CSSC exhibition booth drew significant attention by displaying detailed models of four landmark vessels: the domestically built large cruise ship Adora Huacheng, the versatile&nbs...
Between July and November 2025, SWS successfully delivered 13 vessels, including nine Aframax product tankers, three 9,000-ceu PCTCs, and one 158,000 dwt crude oil tanker. These vessels were commissioned by leading shipowners from Greece, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, and beyond, reflecting both returning partnerships and new client relations...
SWS and SBM Offshore jointly organized a quality incentive event for the FPSO H1580 project during the 2025 World Quality Week, reflecting their shared commitment to fostering a proactive quality culture across all project levels. Awards were presented across multiple quality performance categories, including: Best Line Quality Cont...
SWS has successfully delivered the 114,000 dwt Aframax product tanker KINAROS to Greece Oceangold Shipping, marking the completion of the series. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Oceangold, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), and SWS. As the final vessel in the series built for Oceangold, the KI...
SWS has successfully delivered the 158,000 dwt crude oil tanker Sea Phoenix to Frontline, following a signing ceremony held on November 17. The event was attended by senior representatives from Frontline, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), and SWS.The Sea Phoenix represents the first 158,000 dwt tanker constructed by S...
SWS and SBM Offshore have successfully concluded a four-day ESG assessment, marking a new phase in a partnership that began in 2017. The evaluation, conducted from November 11 to 14, reflects both companies' shared commitment to continuous improvement in environmental, social, and governance standards.The assessment covered multiple aspects of ...
SWS drew significant attention at the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition (ADIPEC), where it showcased its advanced marine equipment and green technology solutions. The company's presence was highlighted by a dedicated product launch session and attracted coverage from CCTV's Middle East bureau.Led by Chief Production Director...
In a significant display of production coordination, SWS simultaneously docked two newbuild vessels on November 6: the 9,000 CEU PCTC H1606 for Italy's Grimaldi Group and the 7,000 TEU container vessel H1630 for T.S. Line. The dual docking ceremony brought together senior representatives from both shipowners, classification societies RINA and C...
SWS has officially launched its Digital Twin Shipyard 1.0, a groundbreaking platform that establishes a real-time digital replica of its physical operations. By building on a unified digital foundation, SWS is transforming data into actionable insights and model-driven decisions, injecting intelligence across the entire shipbuilding process an...
SWS successfully held the "AI Empowering Manufacturing, Intelligence Leading the Future" Forum on November 4, marking the start of its 2025 Technology Month. The event brought together experts including Professor Bao Jinsong from Donghua University, industry leaders from leading AI firms, and SWS senior management to explore AI appli...
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), successfully convened the "2025 SWS Development Forum" with the SWS's 26th anniversary. Under the theme "AI Engine: Smart Manufacturing the Deep Blue," the forum brought together industry leaders, academic e...
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